Compare And Contrast Champagne Vintages 2008 And 2012

[A_Songeur]

Ummm…I’m not sure that’s close to right. WA rated 2013 a 95, and 2012 a 96, so???

So what?.. 2012 worst vintage in last 15 years save for 2013?..

[DanielP]

2008 and 2013 hog the spotlight, I’m interested to hear more about 2013. Terry Theise spoke really highly of it and referred to some of my favorite producers. Every bottling and '13 base NV I’ve tasted has been excellent. Chardonnay and BdBs really special. Not sure about quantities though, some growers disappeared instantly and others haven’t been the easiest to find.

'13 is probably the worst vintage of the last 15 years? At least since 2001. There were good wines made, like Clos de Maladies but for the vast majority, it was a vintage to use in non vintage blends.

I think 13 is better than 11